N42218 — 1945 Piper J3C-65
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N42218 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 14464
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J3C-65
- Year
- 1945
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Christensen Del S Trustee — Friendswood, TXvia trustee
Accident & incident history
The pilot's decision to conduct a flight in an airplane that had a tailwheel with degraded locking pins, which allowed the tailwheel to unlock and swivel out of alignment and precluded the pilot from regaining directional control on the ground during a crosswind landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1945 Piper J3C-65).
- May 31, 2024registered — Christensen Del S Trustee (registered via trustee)
Frequently asked
- Has N42218 been in an accident?
- Yes. N42218 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
- What kind of aircraft is N42218?
- N42218 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 14464.
- Who is N42218 registered to?
- N42218 is registered to Christensen Del S Trustee of Friendswood, TX, held via a trustee. Registration status: active.
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